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US HR1154

US HR1154
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023


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Introduced
02/24/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
03/28/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023, aims to combat international trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a policy to combat forced organ harvesting, promote voluntary organ donation systems, uphold human dignity, and hold accountable those involved in such practices, including members of the Chinese Communist Party. 2. Defining key terms like "forced organ harvesting" and "trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs." 3. Authorizing the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports of individuals convicted of organ trafficking-related offenses. 4. Requiring reports on forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for organ removal in foreign countries as part of the annual State Department human rights reports. 5. Imposing sanctions, including property blocking and visa restrictions, on individuals and entities determined to be involved in funding, sponsoring, or facilitating forced organ harvesting or organ trafficking. The bill provides exceptions to the sanctions, such as for the importation of goods, compliance with international obligations, and the provision of humanitarian assistance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/28/2023)

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